Festivals

  • SkirtsAfire Festival 2025

    Whyte Avenue Edmonton, Canada

    The annual SkirtsAfire Festival is back from March 6-16, 2025! Be entertained and inspired by theatre, music, dance, comedy, visual art, workshops and more. Taking place in various venues in the heart of Old Strathcona and the French Quarter, there’s lots to see and do at SkirtsAfire, take it all in! Plus, explore Whyte Avenue...

  • Bonfire Festival

    Rapid Fire Theatre 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    BONFIRE is Rapid Fire Theatre's festival of new ideas! Each year our ensemble debuts a ton of new improv shows as part of this festival. Come see the next big thing! When: April 3-5, 2025 at 7 and 9:30PM Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave

  • Fruit Loop Presents: Pride Block Party

    The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton

    Join us on June 7th as we take over 81st Avenue in front of the Grindstone Theatre for our annual outdoor block party in support of Rainbow Refuge. From drag brunch, story time, live music, DJ sets, and a vendor market, there's so much to do as we celebrate our community and 2SLGBTQIA+ vibrancy. This...

  • Improvaganza

    Rapid Fire Theatre 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Each summer, Rapid Fire Theatre hosts the best improv and sketch comedy acts on the planet for Improvaganza! Improvaganza is Edmonton’s premiere improv festival, and one of the hottest improv festivals on the planet! When: June 19-22, 2025 at 7 & 9:30PM Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave

  • Grindstone Theatre Presents: Grindstone Comedy Festival 2025

    The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton

    The 6th Annual Grindstone Comedy Festival comes out swinging with Kenny vs Spenny, Jon Dore, Robby Hoffman & more at four Edmonton venues this July! Catch a curated lineup of Stand-Up, Improv and Sketch from across Canada at Grindstone’s 6th Annual Comedy Festival, plus comedy competitions, workshops, parties and more. Headliners: Kenny Vs Spenny, Ivan...

  • Whyte Avenue Art Walk 2025

    Whyte Avenue Edmonton, Canada

    Join us July 11-13, 2025, 10am-5pm daily for the 30 Anniversary Whyte Avenue Art Walk, Alberta’s largest and longest-running Art Walk. You can engage with artists and watch them create before you choose which piece of visual art goes home with you. Stroll the over 400 artists of Art Walk in all its technicolour glory...

  • Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

    Fringe Theatre Arts Barns 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB

    The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival spotlights more than 223 indoor theatre productions in 40 venues featuring performances by more than 1,600 Artists from right here at home, across Canada, and around the world! The Fringe Festival also features 35 Outdoor Artists and a FREE Music Series in ATB (McIntyre) Park. KidsFringe is FREE for...

  • Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market Presents: Harvest Festival

    Old Strathcona Farmers' Market 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton

    Celebrate community, history, and the harvest season at our 2nd annual Harvest Festival: Historical Roots, Root Vegetables. Bring the whole family for a day full of food, fun, and history. Admission is free! Highlights include: Free family activities: face painting, balloon twisting, caricatures & henna tattoos Live music & interactive performances by Amanda Panda Hula...

  • OddBird Art & Craft Fair – Winter Edition

    Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada

    Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market, OddBird Art & Craft Fair, is landing in Old Strathcona for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 28-30 and December 5-7. Our winter lineup features 100+ artists and community arts organizations from Edmonton and beyond. Get ready for colourful ceramics, indie literature, intricate beadwork, hand-dyed textiles, kids toys, art prints, and...

  • OddBird Art & Craft Fair – Winter Edition

    Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada

    Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market, OddBird Art & Craft Fair, is landing in Old Strathcona for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 28-30 and December 5-7. Our winter lineup features 100+ artists and community arts organizations from Edmonton and beyond. Get ready for colourful ceramics, indie literature, intricate beadwork, hand-dyed textiles, kids toys, art prints, and...

  • OddBird Art & Craft Fair – Winter Edition

    Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada

    Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market, OddBird Art & Craft Fair, is landing in Old Strathcona for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 28-30 and December 5-7. Our winter lineup features 100+ artists and community arts organizations from Edmonton and beyond. Get ready for colourful ceramics, indie literature, intricate beadwork, hand-dyed textiles, kids toys, art prints, and...